Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Checking the steering head
1. Wash:
- Bearings
- Bearing races
2. Check:
- Bearings
- Bearing races Damage/pitting →Replace.
3. Replace:
- Bearings
- Bearing races
a. Remove the bearing races from the steering head pipe with a long rod "1" and hammer.
b. Remove the bearing race from the lower bracket with a floor chisel "2" and hammer.
c. Install a new dust seal and new bearing races.
| CAUTION: If the bearing races are not installed properly, the steering head pipe could be damaged. |
NOTE:
- Always replace the bearings and bearing races as a set.
- Whenever the steering head is disassembled, replace the dust seal.
4. Check:
- Upper bracket
- Lower bracket (along with the steering stem) Bends/cracks/damage →Replace.
Removing the lower bracket
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNINGSecurely support the vehicle so that there
is
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove:
Upper ring nut
Rubber washer
Lower r ...
Installing the steering head
1. Lubricate:
Upper bearing
Lower bearing
Bearing races
2. Install:
Lower ring nut
Rubber washer
Upper ring nut
Lock washer
Refer to "CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
THE STEERING HEAD ...
Other materials:
Checking and charging the battery
WARNINGBatteries generate explosive hydrogen gas
and contain electrolyte which is made of poisonous
and highly caustic sulfuric acid.
Therefore, always follow these preventive
measures:
Wear protective eye gear when handling or
working near batteries.
Charge batt ...
Unstable handling
Handlebars
- Bent or improperly installed right handlebar
- Bent or improperly installed left handlebar
1. Steering head components
- Improperly installed upper bracket
- Improperly installed lower bracket
(improperly tightened ring nut)
- Bent steering stem
- Damaged ball bearing or bearing ...
Troubleshooting method
The engine operation is not normal and the
engine trouble warning light comes on.
1. Check:
Fault code number
a. Check the fault code number displayed on
the FI diagnostic tool.
b. Identify the faulty system with the fault code.
Refer to "Self-Diagnostic Function table".
c. Identi ...